Written by Jeanine Donofrio, award-winning blogger behind the Love and Lemons food blog, Love & Lemons Everyday contains unbelievably flavorful, easy-to-follow vegan recipes. This cookbook is definitely one for the vegan novice.
So before Donofrio ventures the insanely delicious recipes, she thoroughly educates the reader on every need-to-know thing about plant based eating from proteins, grains and legumes to flavoring and making plants the center of your plate. She additionally provides a very useful seasonal produce guide, which not only offers a seasonal produce schedule, but also gives specific instructions on how to use fresh produce. This information is invaluable for both new and long-time vegans alike.
Then there are 100 absolutely amazing recipes. Love & Lemons cookbook recipes are a culmination of quick weeknight dinner, on-the-go lunch recipes as well as take your time and a make a delicious Sunday dinner recipes. Some of my favorite recipes are the Vegan Ricotta, Leek & Artichoke Chowder and the Mojo Black Bean Bowls. Also, the Creamy Dill Dressing is life changing!
Now while the recipes nail it, what I find to be the most useful aspect of Love & Lemons Everyday is the guides. Donofrio does us such a justice with the addition of her choice of guides. Guides including 5-ingredient salad dressings, vegetable grilling and roasting guides as well as 6 ways to scramble are game changers! They are what secure a spot for this cookbook at the forefront of all others on your shelf. More than that, these additions make Love & Lemons more than just a cookbook. Its a very necessary, invaluable resource.
Overall, using ingredients that are readily available, with instructions that are easy-to-follow and recipes that are not too time consuming Love & Lemons Everyday is definitely the perfect cookbook to spruce up your day-to-day plant based eating. It easily takes vegan eating from boring to refreshingly and deliciously exciting.
Have you tried any recipes from Love & Lemons Everyday? If so, which ones are your favorites?
